The Reformation Society of Indiana will be hosting their Fall Conference at Second Reformed Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana again this year. Dates are November 16th and 17th.
In 1 Corinthians 2:2, the apostle Paul declares to the saints in Corinth, “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” With these words, Paul reminds the church of the centrality and supremacy of Jesus Christ. There is nothing more devastating to the life and mission of the church, and to the individual Christian for that matter, than being distracted from this vital truth.
Despite acknowledging the reality of this truth, the church often veers off course and becomes consumed with tertiary matters or attempts to add something to the completed work of Christ. Given this tendency, it is important for Christians to be continually reminded of the centrality and supremacy of Jesus Christ. The goal of this conference is to serve as such a reminder.
Reverend Anthony Selvaggia and Dr. Cornel P. Venema will be helping those who attend to fous on the main character of redemption, Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our faith.
ANTHONY T. SELVAGGIO is an ordained minister, author, lecturer, lawyer and a visiting professor at Ottawa Theological Hall, Ottawa, Canada. He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University at Buffalo School of Law and his Masters of Divinity from the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. His major published works include TheProphets Speak of Him: Encountering Jesus in the Minor Prophets (Evangelical Press, 2006), What the Bible Teaches About Marriage (Evangelical Press, 2007), A Proverbs Driven Life (Shepherd Press, 2008), 24/7 Christian: Practical Help From the Book of James (Evangelical Press, 2008), The Seven Signs: Seeing the Glory of Christ in the Gospel of John (Reformation Heritage Books, 2010), Get a Grip! (Evangelical Press, 2010) and 7 Toxic Ideas (P&R Publishing, 2011). He edited and contributed to The Faith Once Delivered (P&R Publishing, 2007) and co-edited and contributed to Sing a New Song! (Reformation Heritage Books, 2010). He lives in Rochester, New York with his wife, Michelle, and his two children, Katherine and James.
CORNEL VENEMA is president and professor of Doctrinal Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, IN, co-editor of the Mid-America Journal of Theology and contributing editor of a column on doctrine for the monthly periodical, The Outlook. He has written two studies of the Creeds and Confessions and Christ and the Future. Dr. Venema previously served as the pastor of the Ontario Christian Reformed Church in Ontario, CA, and is presently an associate pastor of the Redeemer United Reformed Church of Dyer, IN.
The Reformation Society of Indiana is a part of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. The Alliance is a broad coalition of evangelical Christians from various denominations, including Baptist, Congregational (Independent), Anglican (Episcopal), Presbyterian, Reformed, and Lutheran. The Purpose of the Alliance’s existence is to call and encourage the Church, amidst a dying culture, to repent of its worldliness, to recover and confess the truth of God’s Word as did the reformers, and to see that truth embodied in doctrine, worship, and life. they are the sponsors of the very popular Reformation 21 blog.
The Friday evening sessions will feature Reverend Selvaggio speaking on the Supremacy of Jesus Christ over the Cosmos and Dr. Venema will be proclaiming The Supremacy and Finality of the Atonement of Christ. Following the evening sessions the Teens and Young Adults are invited to have pizza and discussion with the conference speakers.
The Saturday morning session topics will be The Supremacy of Jesus Christ over the Church and The Supremacy and Finality of Worship through Jesus Christ. It will be a weekend of spiritual encouragement and fellowship so please plan on joining others from the region.
Reformation Heritage Books will be supplying the materials for the bookstore this year.
The schedule and event information can be viewed at the link provided below. You may register by sending an email to Jenny Blankenship at [email protected]. Please be sure to include the names of all those in your party for whom you are registering. Payment will be made at the door.
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